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Broward County Animal Care

Animal shelter in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Animal Care provides shelter for homeless pets and helps reunite owners with their lost dog or cat. Animal Care offers spay/neuter services for pets and community cats, as well as neighborhood Rabies Clinics. In addition, the agency enforces animal laws to help support public safety. Animal Care also offers Volunteer and Foster opportunities to those interested in supporting pets in need.

Contact
Address
2400 SW 42nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
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Meet their adoptable pets

2400 SW 42nd Street

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Broward County Animal Care

We'll also keep you updated on VELVEETA's adoption status with email updates.
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VELVEETA

American Bulldog

Male, 6 yrs
Fort Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on SLUGGER's adoption status with email updates.
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SLUGGER

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
Fort Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on PENNY's adoption status with email updates.
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PENNY

Pointer

Female, 3 yrs
Fort Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on JUMBO's adoption status with email updates.
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JUMBO

Mastiff

Male, 3 yrs 3 mos
Fort Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on LUSA's adoption status with email updates.
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LUSA

Rat Terrier

Female, 1 yr
Fort Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on A2398332's adoption status with email updates.
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A2398332

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Fort Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on WILLOW's adoption status with email updates.
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WILLOW

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 4 mos
Fort Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on A2398070's adoption status with email updates.
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A2398070

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Shelter FAQs

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  • 1. Meet the Pet
  • 2. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 3. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

I See a Pet I'm Interested in Adopting! Now What?

We make it as easy as 1, 2, 3 to get your new friend home! Here's all you have to do:

1. View our pets on our website at www.broward.org/animal.

2. If the pet is available, come to our facility and our Customer Service team will set you up with a meet and greet.

3. Adoption

Your new pet will come complete with:
A physical exam
All necessary vaccinations
Spaying or neutering
Broward County Rabies Registration License Tag
Microchip

Need More Info or Help?
Call us at 954-359-1313

Pets at shelters & rescues near Broward County Animal Care

Elite Greyhound Adoptions, Inc.

851 Hyde Park Rd.,
Loxahatchee, FL 33470

Pets In Distress of South Florida, Inc.

P.O. Box 550876,
Davie, FL 33355

We'll also keep you updated on Marlo's adoption status with email updates.
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Marlo

Chow Chow

Male, 6 yrs 2 mos
Loxahatchee, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Remi's adoption status with email updates.
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Remi

Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Loxahatchee, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Lexi's adoption status with email updates.
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Lexi

American Shorthair

Female, Young
Hollywood, FL
We'll also keep you updated on ASH's adoption status with email updates.
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ASH

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 mo
Doral, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Aurora and Elsa's adoption status with email updates.
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Aurora and Elsa

Blanc de Hotot

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
Miami, FL
We'll also keep you updated on BLACKY's adoption status with email updates.
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BLACKY

Chihuahua

Male, Senior
Margate, FL

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